June 3, 2015

By Obituaries on June 3, 2015.

1932 ~ FISCHER ~ 2015

Celestine "Sally" Fischer of Medicine Hat, beloved wife of the late Henry Fischer, passed away on Friday, May 29th, 2015 at the age of 83 years. Sally leaves to cherish her memory her two daughters, Ivy (Marvin) Stahl and Shelley (Richard) Steckmeister, both of Medicine Hat; two granddaughters, Maxine (Jarry) Hegg and Roxanne (Johnathan) Kroeker; three great-grandchildren, Naomi and Linnea Hegg and Bailey Kroeker; one brother, Adam (Katherine) Schafer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Sally was predeceased by her husband, Henry on August 3rd, 1995; her parents, Alexander and Matilda Schafer; four brothers, John, Bill, Dan, and Emanuel Schafer; and two sisters, Rosie Reider and Elizabeth Schile. Sally was born in Schuler on March 10th, 1932 and was raised on the family farm east of Schuler. She received her formal education at Green Corn School. Sally married Henry Fischer on November 18th, 1949 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Medicine Hat. They made their home on the Hager farm until they purchased another farm. It was on this farm that they resided before retiring to Medicine Hat in 1991. Sally enjoyed her home, her church, and coffee at the Dairy Queen and A&W with her friends. She will be sadly missed by all who knew her and will be remembered for her excellent culinary skills, especially her kucha. The family would appreciate their privacy be respected and request no food or flowers be brought to their homes. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH, 2793 Southview Drive SE, on Thursday from 12:00 to 12:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at VICTORY LUTHERAN CHURCH on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Jim Bredesen and Diaconal Minister Lila De Waal co-officiating. A Private Interment will take place at Saamis Prairie View Cemetery. Memorial gifts in Sally's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102 – 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 1Z8, or to the Alzheimer's Society, 547 – 4th Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0K7. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Sally Fischer. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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1941 ~ HUBBARD ~ 2015

John Hubbard of Medicine Hat, beloved husband of the late Susan Hubbard, passed away on Sunday, May 31st, 2015 at the age of 73 years. John leaves to cherish his memory his children, Peggy-Sue (Richard) Moore, Lori-Ann Hubbard (Chris Beardmore), and Shawn (Bobbi-Jo) Hubbard; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers; five sisters; numerous nieces and nephews; as well as John's "sweetie", Mabel Schafer. John was predeceased by his parents and one sister. Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Thursday from 1:00 to 1:55 p.m. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL on Thursday, June 4th, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. Interment will follow in the Family Plot at Hillside Cemetery. Memorial gifts in John's memory may be made to AJ's Loan Cupboard, PO Box 45006, MacKenzie Drug Post Office, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 0B1. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading John Hubbard. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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CARLSON

Norman “Stacey” Carlson passed away at the age of 48 years on Tuesday June 2nd, 2015, after a short, but hard fought battle with cancer. The Funeral Service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, June 6th, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. Interment will follow in the Prairieview Cemetery. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Stacey Carlson, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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DUNCAN, JAMES

– Mr. James Duncan, 63 year member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union, Local 496, passed away May 29, 2015. The Officers, Members & Staff extend their deepest sympathy.

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JAMES ROBERT DUNSMORE

September 23rd, 1939 – May 27th, 2015
Jim was born in Brooks on September 23rd, 1939. He was the oldest of seven children born to Jessie and Sandy Dunsmore. Jim lived and was educated in Scandia, moving to Vauxhall in 1958. He loved spending time with family. He was known for the twinkle in his eye and the stories he shared. Jim enjoyed Vauxhall Jets Baseball and curling. Excavating was not only his work, but his passion. Jim has contributed to Southern Alberta Irrigation from E.I.D. to the Montana border, The Old Man River Dam to southern Saskatchewan. He attacked his work with precision and flawlessness. Jim also owned and operated the Southern Ranchmans Inn at Manyberries. He met Joanne Munsch in 2000 and they were married in 2003. Jim enjoyed learning the ranching life at Maple Creek with his new extended family, where he started to enjoy the retirement life in between working with Southern Dragline, meeting new friends with every dugout he made. Jim is survived by his immediate family: daughter, Shari (Wes) Manchester; and grandchildren, Kara and Drew. He leaves his amazing mother, Jessie; brothers, Jack (Marie) and Daryl (Karen); sisters, Sharon, Darlene (Glen), and Lynda; numerous nieces, nephews, family members and many friends. Jim was predeceased by an infant daughter; sister, Sandra Cook; father, Sandy Dunsmore; daughter, Kerrie Dunsmore; and numerous special family members. Jim is also survived by his second immediate family: wife, Joanne Munsch; stepsons, Dusty (Krysten) and grandson, Benjamin, Clint (Sheila) and granddaughter, Halley (Ana Luca), Shane (Lynanne) and family; stepdaughters, Cindy (Danny) Meier and family, Angela (Wayne) Reesor and family, and Dixie (Steve) Komistek and family. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, #1 Dunmore Road SE, on Friday, June 5th, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Gary W. Goran officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts in Jim’s memory may be made to the SPCA, 55 Southwest Drive SW, Medicine Hat, Alberta, T1A 8E8. Condolences may be sent through http://www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Jim Dunsmore. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to
SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL CREMATORIUM & RECEPTION CENTRE, "The Chapel in the Park", locally owned and directed. Should you wish any additional information, please telephone (403)528-2599

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OLSON

It is with heavy hearts that we announce that Jessica Raedeen Olson passed away at the age of 24 years, beloved daughter of Marlene (Evan) King; Dale (Wendy) Olson and sister of Mikayla Olson. Family and friends who wish to pay their respects may do so at the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME on Saturday 1 hour prior to service time. The funeral service will be held in the PATTISON CHAPEL on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Life Celebrant, David Townsend. To e-mail an expression of sympathy, please direct it to: pattfh@telusplanet.net subject heading: Jessica Olson, or you may visit http://www.pattisonfuneralhome.com and leave a message of condolence.
Funeral Arrangements are by the PATTISON FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORIUM 540 South Railway St. SE, Medicine Hat T1A 4C2

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SHERRY WEVER

1956 – 2015
It is with Earthly sorrow and Heavenly praise that we announce the passing of Sherry Ann Wever, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend on Friday, May 29, 2015 in Taber. The Lord now has her in His loving arms. She accepted her Lord’s will with strength and grace! Veel sterkte famke! (Much strength girl!)
Sherry was born on August 3, 1956, in Lethbridge to Buck and Audrey Geldert. She resided in Lethbridge until she met and married James Wever of Burdett in 1977. Jim and Sherry lived in the Burdett area their entire life together where they raised four beautiful children. During that time, Sherry was an inspiration to all those that knew her. She was a Christian, homemaker, mother, grandmother (to ten beautiful grandchildren), friend, bookkeeper, confidante, cheerleader, as well as a faithful and ever-supportive farm wife. Sherry always had a passion for music. As a teen, she was a member of the Anne Campbell singers in Lethbridge. She had a special gift of music; she could recognize a tune from any time period or genre and sing the entire song. She had the voice of an angel and enjoyed sharing it with all her friends in church, at home, or wherever it was desired. Sherry’s love for music and beautiful voice was also shared with her grandchildren. Over the years, Sherry gave her precious time volunteering with the Grassy Lake Performing Arts Society, Calvinettes girls group, member of the Burdett Auxiliary, 4H Club Leader, Sunday school teacher, and member of the Forty Mile Food Bank committee. Sherry was a faithful member of the Burdett Christian Reformed Church, an angel on earth and shared with everyone she was in attendance with. She enjoyed the simple things in life and never asked for more. She found happiness in whatever circumstance she was in. Sherry always went above and beyond to help and support her children in whatever capacity she was needed which often included caring for her grandchildren. She never said no.
Sherry leaves to cherish her memory her loving devoted husband James Wever, her loving children Lisa (Dwayne) Vossebelt and their children Kaleb, Mattea and Logan; Erica Smyth and her children Janae, Ethan and Blake; Jared (Megan) Wever and their children Sophia, Mila and Barent; Mark Wever (Nicole Mulgrew) and their daughter Piper. She leaves behind two sisters Carol (Joe) Dean of Calgary and Gail Bridgewater of Lethbridge as well as many nieces and nephews and a large extended family.
She was predeceased by her father Warren “Buck” Geldert and her mother Margaret “Audrey” Klassen.
Goodbye Nana, until we meet again.
A private burial service will be held at the Highfield Cemetery.
The Celebration of Sherry’s life will be held at the Burdett Community Hall, Burdett on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor David Swinney officiating. Short tributes will be accepted at the celebration. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting http://www.southlandfuneral.com.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made in Sherry’s memory, for Melanoma Research, to the Canadian Cancer Society, 102, 1865 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta T1A 1Z8.
We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Ryan Torrie, the nurses and staff at the Taber Hospital, as well as Dr. Stewart and his staff at the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Edmonton.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: 1-888-223-0116.

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